Senior Maintenance & Testing Engineer | NSW Passenger Rail

UGL; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible and supportive team

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking a highly experienced Senior Maintenance & Test Engineer to lead technical activities for the NSW Passenger fleet. Based at Kangy Angy, NSW, the role focuses on safe, reliable maintenance, testing and commissioning of rolling stock, reporting to the Maintenance and Testing Manager.

You will provide guidance, support fault investigations, develop maintenance processes and mentor teams across maintenance and commissioning operations.

Qualifications

• Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or related technical qualification.
• Experience in maintenance, testing, commissioning, asset management or reliability engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Able to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with safety focus.
• Experience mentoring or supporting others in a technical environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the NSW Passenger fleet.
• Lead fault investigations and develop maintenance processes.
• Mentor technical teams across maintenance and commissioning operations.

Skills

Electrical

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Safety

Mentoring

Multitasking

MS Office

Collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical technical qualification

Job description

• Lead the Future of Passenger Rail Maintenance in NSW
• Join a collaborative and supportive team, where your ideas are valued
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Kangy Angy, NSW

• Lead the Future of Passenger Rail Maintenance in NSW
• Join a collaborative and supportive team, where your ideas are valued
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Kangy Angy, NSW

About UGL Transport

At UGL Transport, we don’t just build and maintain transport infrastructure — we help shape safer, more connected and more sustainable communities. Our people play a meaningful role in delivering essential services that make everyday life better, now and into the future.

We work alongside leading global organisations, government bodies and public institutions, using innovative and sustainable technologies across the transport sector. Just as importantly, we foster a culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to grow.

The Opportunity

UGL Transport is seeking a highly experienced Senior Maintenance & Test Engineer to provide technical leadership across the NSW Passenger fleet. Based at Kangy Angy, this role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance, testing and commissioning of rolling stock while supporting the delivery of one of Australia's most significant rail programs.

Reporting to the Maintenance and Testing Manager, you will play a key leadership role providing technical guidance, supporting fault investigations, developing maintenance processes and mentoring technical teams across maintenance and commissioning operations.

About You

You may bring experience from rail, rolling stock or another safety-critical industry such as defence, aviation, manufacturing, automotive or heavy industry.

What matters most is your ability to provide technical leadership, solve complex problems and work collaboratively to deliver safe and reliable outcomes.

You Will Ideally Have

• An Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or related technical qualification.
• Experience in maintenance, testing, commissioning, asset management or reliability engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• The ability to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to safety.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting others within a technical environment.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join UGL Transport?

• Work on one of Australia's most significant passenger rail projects.
• Flexible and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture where diversity of thought and experience is valued.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of transport in NSW

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

At UGL Transport, At UGL, we believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and career paths, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, people living with disability and those returning to the workforce.

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about rail, engineering excellence and making a meaningful contribution to a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

ID Ref: 269540

Discipline Engineering Manager

Primary Location Australia-NSW-Central Coast & Gosford

Work Type Full-time